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The ultimate superfan's guide to the State Fair of Texas

Melissa Tate loves the State Fair of Texas.

In elementary school, you might have asked, "If she loves it so much, why doesn't she marry it?" While she didn't technically marry the fair, she did get hitched at an epic, State Fair-themed wedding this year. And she is a regular feature in the world of corny dogs  and midway rides, since she tries to go every day that the fair is in town.

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So we asked her to be our eyes on the ground to post her ever-so-useful tips on our Instagram page. We'll keep updating this story throughout the fair so that you can reap the benefits of her wisdom. By the end of the fair, it should be quite the treasure trove. Here's what she's done so far:

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#StateFairFanatic Snapshot of the Day: The Bridge at Sunset might sound like a really hip church service, but it's actually just a great spot to appreciate Fair Park. During the day, the bridge from Cotton Bowl Plaza to the Kids Boardwalk is a perfect cut through to all of the FREE children's activities. But at sunset, it turns into a pretty magical, chill spot. All the children's activities close at 7 p.m. so it's incredibly quiet on the boardwalk, the view across to the Cotton Bowl is amazing, the reflection of the lights on the water is pristine and the selfies you can get from that bridge with the sun setting and the lights on the Texas Star just beginning to show their glory... unbeatable. (📸 courtesy of @photowagontx)

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